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Modern, Chic, and Timeless Wedding Photography from Manila, PhilippinesFri, 27 Feb 2015 05:25:40 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1Fernbrook Gardens Wedding | Zyrus and Daphnehttp://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/wedding/fernbrook-gardens-wedding-zyrus-and-daphne/
http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/wedding/fernbrook-gardens-wedding-zyrus-and-daphne/#commentsFri, 06 Feb 2015 10:53:50 +0000http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/?p=7563Whenever I meet new couples, I always ask about their story and that of Zyrus and Daphne is one of the most unique. During their younger years, they were into an online adventure game where players assume the role of a character in a fictional setting. This is how they first met and fast forward to many years after, they are now having their own saga as husband and wife.

Tones of blue and teal were consistent from their engagement session to the wedding – with her teal spiked Louboutins to the flowers and invitations. We absolutely loved the shoes which were a statement that this was an edgy and fashion forward wedding. Meanwhile, pairing it with a highly detailed Francis Libiran wedding gown definitely amped up the already gorgeous details that we saw. If these are not grand enough, the concept was carried over to the reception venue at the Fernbrook Gardens.

We also included a couple of photos from their engagement session held at the Punta Fuego Resort in Batangas. We had two layouts here and the second one was a challenge because we were working in pitch black. But like any e-session, challenges are most welcome to us. We see it as opportunity to explore and have shots that we can’t have during day time. You’d have to browse through the post to see that.

They may have first encountered each other in a fictional world but now it’s their own adventure as a married couple. What started as a tale online continued and ended in a real life happily ever after. Now that’s what we call an ending for an adventure game.

]]>http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/wedding/fernbrook-gardens-wedding-zyrus-and-daphne/feed/3Batangas Engagement Session | Mikel and Precioushttp://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/engagement/mikel-and-precious-batangas-engagement-session/
http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/engagement/mikel-and-precious-batangas-engagement-session/#commentsFri, 26 Dec 2014 04:15:35 +0000http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/?p=7408It is a known fact that as wedding suppliers, we are most likely hard to please when it comes to our own life events. Having seen hundreds of weddings, there’s a tendency to always look for the best one. That is why when Precious (a makeup artist for weddings) and Mikel got us for their engagement session, I was excited knowing that we were working with someone who probably met dozens of other photographers.

We had a long drive south to Batangas and we were targeting to start early in the afternoon. However, there was an unexpected traffic congestion on the way that we had to push back the schedule, giving us limited time to shoot. The initial plan was to have one layout on the yacht then drop by an island and then back on the yacht for sunset. Well, it turned out that we had to start shooting while enroute to the island. The water was fairly calm at the start but the boat heavily swayed and vertigo began setting in plus it was actually harder than I thought balancing on a moving boat. I guess the adrenaline kicked in and we gladly finished the set just in time as we arrived on the island. Having the whole beach to ourselves is a photographer’s dream. No people on the background and no clutter of hotels seen in the pictures. Sunset came early and after a few snaps, we were back on the boat.

Sometimes, plans don’t happen according to how it was imagined and agendas may be affected by uncontrollable factors. At the end of the day, we were all ecstatic as to how the photos turned out. No matter what hurdles are thrown, there’s only one thing that remains to be the most important, capturing Mikel and Precious in exceptional photos.

]]>http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/engagement/mikel-and-precious-batangas-engagement-session/feed/0Wawa Dam, Rizal Engagement Session | Jon and Claudhttp://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/engagement/jon-and-claud-wawa-dam-rizal-engagement-session/
http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/engagement/jon-and-claud-wawa-dam-rizal-engagement-session/#commentsThu, 04 Dec 2014 04:15:09 +0000http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/?p=7330We’ll probably never get tired of shooting amidst water bodies given that there are so many areas around our country which are yet to be exposed. Just like any traveler, we enjoy creating photos that make the heart jump and bask in the invitation to wander. From the sunny shores of Boracay to the soft and subtle embrace of the cool islands of Coron, we find ourselves a little closer to home.

We were nestled between a flowing forty feet dam and majestic rock formations during the engagement session of Jon and Claud. Despite the weather conditions clouding up our schedule, we were still able to keep the shoot pretty warm. Working here isn’t exactly a walk in the park but our couple’s heart for adventure made things seem easy and light. We were blown away by how eager they were despite the scorching heat plus they were collaborative in executing our vision taken from challenging vantage points.

I don’t think words will be able to explain the privilege that we have from telling a story about a world, so vast and overwheling in beauty, where only two people seem to exist. Enjoy this one folks!

Styling: Lifestyle by Feliz

]]>http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/engagement/jon-and-claud-wawa-dam-rizal-engagement-session/feed/2Camp John Hay, Baguio Wedding | Nonie and Luluhttp://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/wedding/nonie-and-lulu-camp-john-hay-baguio-wedding/
http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/wedding/nonie-and-lulu-camp-john-hay-baguio-wedding/#commentsTue, 02 Dec 2014 04:40:15 +0000http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/?p=7158Living in a tropical country, the Philippines boasts of long stretches of beaches and gorgeous islands. Despite the year round summer feel, we’re lucky to have a couple of cold spots like Baguio that attracts tourists and newly engaged couples who are looking at a destination wedding. A highly urbanized metro situated on the windy mountains of the Benguet Region, it is in the same vicinity as the Mount Pulag session that we did a couple of months back. Nonie and Lulu’s wedding was covered in hues of blue from the groom’s suit to the bridal shoes. Browsing through the images, one can almost feel the chilled breeze of the city and the smell of pine trees. Meanwhile, the wood cabin concept of Camp John Hay served as the perfect setting for their rustic themed details.

With fog crawling on the mountains and the sun coming up early in the morning, we were looking forward to a lot of outdoor photos. However, the circumstances did not go our way. We were expecting to have a sunny yet cool weather but scattered rainfall held us back. Lulu’s bridal portraits were done indoors while our plans to walk on a nearby pine tree forest with a horse in hand was interrupted by heavy rain. Though we kept shooting for a time, we had to stop when our equipment started to get soaked and one of the lenses started malfunctioning.

Not all things perfectly fall into place during a wedding. Factors such as weather and time of day come into play that could change the ideas prepared for the shoot. I guess the most important thing for us to capture more than anything is the love shared by Nonie and Lulu along with the emotions of their family and friends. Apart from edgy portraits and elegant beauty shots, the core of a wedding is found on the story of how it unfolded.

]]>http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/wedding/nonie-and-lulu-camp-john-hay-baguio-wedding/feed/0Nonie and Lulu | Laguna Engagement Sessionhttp://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/engagement/nonie-and-lulu-laguna-engagement-session/
http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/engagement/nonie-and-lulu-laguna-engagement-session/#commentsWed, 26 Nov 2014 18:12:57 +0000http://www.benjietiongco.com/blog/?p=7121When Nonie and Lulu told me that we’ll be shooting on a private estate, I got curious on how it would look like. For me, it’s always a joy discovering new sites and finding good spots in the most nondescript places. However, our scheduled shoot happened after a super typhoon struck the area and Nonie, who used to frequent the place for his work, was surprised on how it looked very different. A lot of trees were uprooted and a good deal of cleaning up had to be done.

But while driving around, I saw the potential that could turn this into an interesting scene. We made use of some logs that were cut for disposal and it surprisingly worked out with their set of clothes. Almost all the trees had sparse leaves, if not totally leafless, but looked great on the photos especially at sunset. Since it’s a newly developed land, there were no buildings in sight or structures that we can use for a shoot. This made the evening layout a bit difficult because we’re literally shooting in pitch black. Good thing there was a small hill where we can see the city in the distance and with some ideas on lighting, took some photos here and wrapped up.

Having an engagement shoot is heavily dependent on the location but I can say that anywhere or whatever lighting condition would be perfect for any couple. We love challenges and part of our discipline is to make sure that there will be no excuses in producing great photos.